Community First tiny home community for the homeless expanding
A big expansion is underway at the Community First Village in northeast Travis County. FOX 7's John Krinjak talks with the man behind the movement in this FOX 7 Focus.
A big expansion is underway at the Community First Village in northeast Travis County. FOX 7's John Krinjak talks with the man behind the movement in this FOX 7 Focus.
Large homeless camp fire in south Austin now extinguished: AFD
AFD responded to a large fire in the woods near South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard on Saturday.
AFD responded to a large fire in the woods near South Lamar Boulevard and Ben White Boulevard on Saturday.
Austin company using AI to track homeless encampments in city
Austin company Nomadik is tracking homeless encampments in the city with the help of artificial intelligence.
Austin company Nomadik is tracking homeless encampments in the city with the help of artificial intelligence.
Homeless in Austin: City calls off $2M comprehensive review of strategy
A $2 million contract with McKinsey & Company to review Austin's homeless strategy has been called off, according to a memo from the interim city manager.
A $2 million contract with McKinsey & Company to review Austin's homeless strategy has been called off, according to a memo from the interim city manager.
Austin homeless response needs to be more proactive, says downtown business owner
A downtown Austin business owner is seeking a more proactive, less reactive approach to the city's homeless crisis.
A downtown Austin business owner is seeking a more proactive, less reactive approach to the city's homeless crisis.
Austin opens cold weather shelters after cold front
The city of Austin is opening overnight warming shelters on Saturday due to the recent cold front and drop in temperatures.
The city of Austin is opening overnight warming shelters on Saturday due to the recent cold front and drop in temperatures.
Homeless crisis: Austin looks for permanent supportive housing units
The latest numbers from ECHO put Austin's homeless count at roughly 6,683, with 1,153 currently sheltered and 5,530 currently unsheltered.
The latest numbers from ECHO put Austin's homeless count at roughly 6,683, with 1,153 currently sheltered and 5,530 currently unsheltered.
Austin homeless population almost three times larger than estimates: data
New data presented by Austin's Homeless Strategy Office estimates a much larger homeless population in the city than previous estimates.
New data presented by Austin's Homeless Strategy Office estimates a much larger homeless population in the city than previous estimates.
TxDOT purchases land for homeless emergency shelter expansion
The goal is to provide more space for homeless residents who may be displaced by upcoming construction on I-35.
The goal is to provide more space for homeless residents who may be displaced by upcoming construction on I-35.
Homeless camp at-risk of flooding closed in southeast Austin; 33 people relocated
A homeless camp in an area at-risk of flooding has been closed by the city of Austin.
A homeless camp in an area at-risk of flooding has been closed by the city of Austin.
Austin non-profit camping overnight in solidarity with homeless population
An Austin non-profit has been providing meals and resources to the city's homeless. This weekend, they will be staying with them overnight.
An Austin non-profit has been providing meals and resources to the city's homeless. This weekend, they will be staying with them overnight.
Austin activates cold weather shelters ahead of hard freeze
Ahead of an overnight freeze this weekend, the city of Austin has activated cold weather shelters again tonight.
Ahead of an overnight freeze this weekend, the city of Austin has activated cold weather shelters again tonight.
HEART Austin homeless outreach pilot program launching soon
The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.
The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Homeless people dropped off downtown after staying in warming shelters
Hundreds of Austin homeless people were bused to a park in Downtown Austin after staying in warming shelters due to the freeze.
Hundreds of Austin homeless people were bused to a park in Downtown Austin after staying in warming shelters due to the freeze.
Austin homeless strategy could get 'comprehensive review' from city council
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
Non-profit for Austin's homeless started by Round Rock girl
A Round Rock pre-teen is proving you're never too young to make a difference in your community. She's found a unique way to raise money to house the homeless.
A Round Rock pre-teen is proving you're never too young to make a difference in your community. She's found a unique way to raise money to house the homeless.
Austin non-profit provides Christmas resources, meals to homeless
If you're homeless in Austin, it may be difficult to find a reason to be joyful this holiday season. But a local non-profit is doing its best to bring a smile to the faces of people who've fallen on hard times.
If you're homeless in Austin, it may be difficult to find a reason to be joyful this holiday season. But a local non-profit is doing its best to bring a smile to the faces of people who've fallen on hard times.
Austin's newly renovated shelter opens, hopes to fill beds by Christmas
Right now, the plan is to house 65 homeless people at this shelter who are women and transgender. The goal is to up that number to 150 by March 2024.
Right now, the plan is to house 65 homeless people at this shelter who are women and transgender. The goal is to up that number to 150 by March 2024.
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level, officials say
Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.
Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.
Austin homeless strategy officer recommends city consolidate homeless contracts
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.